Would you recommend a tattoo to cover my tummy tuck scar? (photos)

Abdominoplasty (and breast lift) incisions heal in about 18 months in most cases. In patients with a red hue,  they take even longer. Your incision is healing normally. Use compression to aid flattening of the incision and hydoquinone to hasten lightening. Don't try to rush it. You may tattoo later but no need to rush it. Give yourself a chance to heal first.

Thanks for the question. Actually this decision is entirely up to you. 4-6 months is enough time to get a tattoo. Then, if you talk to your surgeon and get approval, there is no obstacle to having a tattoo. I wish you all the best.

I would suggest you wait a few months more before getting a tattoo. Scars can take about a year to mature, and it's best to wait to see how it develops before you add a tattoo over it.

Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to improve the appearance as it breaks up the scar tissue, hopefully producing the finest scar as possible. Other things that have been shown to add some benefit, albeit controversial, are silicone sheets, hydration, and topical steroids. These can usually be started at approximately 3-4 weeks postop and when incisions healed. In addition, avoidance of direct sunlight to the incision will significantly help the appearance as they tend to discolor with UV light during the healing process. Scars will never disappear, but attempt is made to make the finest scar in a concealed location. Incisions may be revised to lower or conceal better if enough laxity exists. If unsightly scars are still present after approximately a year's time, other things that your surgeon may consider are intralesional steroid injections, laser, or just surgical revision of the scar itself. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!

You should wait at least 6 months before getting a scar tatoo.  The complete healing takes around 6 months sometimes longer.  If the scar is stiff and is red and blanches when you push on it the healing process is still active.  I have had many patients get tattoos after tummy tuck surgery and they have all been quite happy.  I think it will be a good compliment to your good results.  Be sure to speak with your plastic surgeon before doing anything to the scar.

Thank you for the question! Even though your tummy tuck scar will gradually fade over time, you may still get a tattoo if you so desire. It's perfectly safe. You just have to wait until the healing process is completed and your swelling is completely gone. That may take 6 to 12 months from the day of surgery.  That may take 6 to 12 months from the day of surgery.  
Remember that an in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon would be the best way to assess your needs and guarantee a reliable medical advice. Best of luck! 

Congratulations on having undergone the tummy tuck procedure. Your plastic surgeon will be your best guide when it comes to your plan to tattoo over the scar. In my practice, I ask to wait until they are at least 12 months out of surgery. You will find an example of such a tattoo ( one of our patients) on the attached link. Best wishes.

At this point I would say no. Unless you want a tattoo. If you just want one then it is still too early. Your scar is only a couple of months old. Scars remodel and change for 12 months. If I were you I would let your scar go for a year before you do that.